Houston Astros Podcast

Astros Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about Tuesday's 5-foot walk off victory against the Oakland A's. The Skipper also talks about sending relief pitcher Ken Giles down to AAA and getting important at-bats at the end of games. Rookie outfielder Kyle Tucker and Robert Ford discuss what it's like getting the call the big leagues and what it's meant to Tucker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch and rookie Kyle Tucker talk to the media and to Astros Radio follow Tuesday's unusual walk-off victory at Minute Maid Ballpark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Manager A.J. Hinch and former catcher/current Oakland broadcaster Ray Fosse join Astros Radio to preview Tuesday's contest. Astros owner Jim Crane stopped by the radio booth to talk about the lease extension of Minute Maid Ballpark with the Harris County Houston Sports Authority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks are talking 2018 Astros All Starts with Manager A.J. Hinch and outfielder George Springer. First, relief pitcher Hector Rondon joins us from the Astros dugout following Houston's 4-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Houston Astros, Jeff Luhnow, sits down with Steve Sparks and Bill Brown before Sunday's game. But first, rookie Kyle Tucker talks to Astros Radio following his Major League debut from the dugout. Tucker is the youngest Astros player to make his MLB debut since Carlos Correa in June of 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros called up rookie prospect OF Kyle Tucker who will make his MLB debut Saturday playing LF and batting 7th. Veteran broadcaster Bill Brown reflects on some of the other Astros past callups as we listen to Manager A.J. HInch's plans to use Tucker. Catcher Tim Federowicz talks to Brownie and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following Friday's nights lopsided victory. Hitting Coach Dave Hudgens later tells Sparky about what impresses him most about the Stros offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Tony Kemp talk to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following Thursday's walk off victory at Minute Maid Park. Manager A.J. recaps the exciting win over the Chicago White Sox and preview Friday nights' matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the final 11 games before the All Star Break and staying mentally focused. HInch also updates the health of Brian McCann, Carlos Correa, playing Tyler White and facing the Chicago White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Independence Day as the Astros face the Rangers for the final time in Arlington for the 2018 season. The two teams will meet one final time in Houston the last weekend in July. Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about Tim Federowicz, Dallas Keuchel, Josh Reddick and Tony Kemp. Federowicz was selected to the Astros ML roster Tuesday to take the roster spot for the injured Brian McCann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks before the Astros 2-game set against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. AL Player of the Month, Alex Bregman, later sits down with Robert Ford, as Bregman makes a bid for the 2018 All Star roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curious to what goes on inside of a Major League clubhouse, following a World Series victory? A franchise first World Series victory. Astros Radio was there and we sent Steve Sparks down to the clubhouse and deep inside the most exclusive Club Astros Party ever! Robert Ford hosts from the radio booth and you're invited to relive the biggest moment in Astros history. All of your favorite players are there so go ahead, click and enjoy. You're welcome #AstrosRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks during their weekly roundtable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston sports anchor/reporter Julia Morales-Clark catches up with Steve Sparks prior to Saturday's game in Tampa Bay. Morales talks about covering the Houston Astros and working in television. But first, Doug White talks to Robert Ford about his first year as the bullpen coach for the Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. HInch previews Friday's Tampa Bay Rays matchup. Infielder AJ Reed later catches up with Robert Ford. Reed will make his 2018 Astros debut at first base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch and outfielder Jake Marisnick talk to Astros Radio before Thursday's 4-game opener in Tampa Bay. Hinch previews the series and Marisnick talks about making recent adjustments and playing the outfield. Tony Kemp spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros Dugout following Wednesday walk-off victory over the Blue Jays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch recaps Tuesday's victory over the Blue Jays and previews Wednesday's Dallas Keuchel start against Toronto. The newly named radio broadcaster for Toronto, Ben Wagner, sits down with Robert Ford and 3B Alex Bregman joins the radio crew from the Astos Dugout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch and Astros Tyler White sit down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas native and current Blue Jays Manager catches up with Robert Ford before Monday night's game at Minute Maid Park. Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch talks facial hair, superstitions and scouts Toronto with Steve Sparks. Outfielder Josh Reddick joins the radio broadcast from the Astros dugout following Sunday's victory over Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for his weekly radio roundtable. Outfielder Jake Marisnick joins Ford and Sparks from the Astros Dugout following Saturday's extra inning walkoff victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Collin McHugh talks to Steve Sparks about transitioning from starter to relief pitcher. Gary Pettis sheds light on his role as 3B coach with Robert Ford. Then 2nd round draft pick by the Astros, Jayson Schroeder, stops by the radio booth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

x5 All Star and reigning AL MVP Jose Altuve launched 2 home runs in Wednesday's victory over the Tampa Bay Rays as the Houston Astros notched their 50th win of the season. Listen to George Springer, Alex Bregman and Altuve contribute by hitting 3-consecutive HRs in the 6th inning. Springer talks to Robert Ford and Bill Brown from the Astros dugout after the win and Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the performance of starting pitcher Charlie Morton. The Astros are 50-26 on the season and lead the American League West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Robert Ford before Wednesday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. Houston Chronicle columnist Brian T. Smith later joins Bill Brown for a discussion of the Astros and other Houston sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A jam packed Podcast as we lead off from Monday night's walk off win at Minute Maid Park. Catcher Max Stassi then talks to Robert Ford and Bill Brown from the Astros dugout following his team dramatic victory. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the comeback then we hear from Rays broadcaster Dewyane Staats. Staats shares his thoughts on Tampa's unique "Opening Pitcher" formula before we hear from Woodlands natiive Austin Pruitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to Robert Ford prior to the Astros-Tampa Bay Rays series at Minute Maid Park. Monday, the team announced the extension to General Manager Jeff Luhnow's contract; and added the title of President of Baseball Operations. Luhnow spoke to the Houston media before the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General Manager Jeff Luhnow talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before the 3rd and final game at Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City. Houston's offense has been clicking as the Astros have won 10 straight games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Albert was named the Astros second hitting coach November 2017 and joins Robert Ford before Saturday's game in Kansas City. Albert spent the last five seasons (2013-17) with the Astros organization, including the last four (2014-17) as the Astros minor league hitting coordinator. Then Steve Sparks and Houston Chronicle reporter, Chandler Rome, talk Stros and about Manager A.J. Hinch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Manager A.J. Hinch and infielder Alex Bregman talk to Astros Radio before Friday's game at The K in Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch aims for the sweep in Oakland and caught up with Steve Sparks before Thursday's day game. Oakland starting pitcher and Houston native, Daniel Mengden, spoke with Robert Ford at the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch previews Wednesday's matchup in game two in Oakland. Hinch also praises catcher Max Stassi and starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. MLB reporter Brian McTaggart later joins the conversation to discuss the state of the Houston Astros and what it's like to follow the team after a Championship season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red-hot designated hitter Evan Gattis hit a three-run home run and drove in a career high 5 runs in Tuesday's win over the Oakland Athletics. Manager A.J. Hinch reveals his Sanford and Son knowledge, while relief pitcher Tony Sipp credits pitching coach Brent Strom for his recent success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks about spending his off day at Stanford University before the Astros-Oakland series. Later relief pitcher Tony Sipp talks about making adjustments on the mound that contributes to his recent success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senior Director Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman sits down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for a roundtable discussion on Astros Radio. Taubman talks about Sunday's roster move with the promotion of LHP Remin Guduan with the injury to Joe Smith. Other topics include impressive playing time from catcher Max Stassi, results from the draft and what to expect from 1st rounder Seth Beer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Rangers Manager Jeff Banister sat down to talk with Steve Sparks at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The duo discuss managerial styles, how Bannister keeps his players sharp during slumps and being a leader/mentor. Pitching Coach, Brent Strom, later talks to Robert Ford about veteran pitcher Justin Verlander. Stromy later reveals his secret love beyond baseball. Dancing. "The toughest was the Tango, by far, for me. The Tango is kind of a funny dance, you either look like you're in love at one moment or you hate the person at the other moment. With the facial expressions of the Tango," said Strom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch welcomes back veteran catcher, Brian McCann, who returns from the DL Friday night against the Texas Rangers and is in the lineup. Hinch also previews Justin Verlander's start at Globe Life Park and talks about the resurgence of Evan Gattis and the consistency of Alex Bregman. Gattis later joins the conversation as he explains his approach at the plate as the Astros Designated Hitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch updates the injury status of Carlos Correa, the closing role for his staff, resting his starters and the Astros approach against the Texas Rangers. Outfielder Josh Reddick talks about getting back in the lineup after his stint on the DL and recalls his days in the minors after getting drafted by Boston in 2006. Finally, utility outfielder Tony Kemp shares his thoughts after Wednesday big win against the Division leading Seattle Mariners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's right, Spice Girls. Click and find out. Manager A.J. Hinch later talks about video games in the clubhouse, Josh Reddick and previews Wednesday's matchup against the 1st place Mariners. Relief pitcher Will Harris wraps things up by talking about about the MLB draft and recalls his draft day in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks discuss the two game series against the Seattle Mariners beginning Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Former big leaguer and current M's broadcaster, Mike Blowers, sits down with Robert Ford to talk abut the MLB draft and life without Robinson Cano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General Manager sits in with Astros Radio Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for his weekly radio segment. Topics include next weeks draft, injury updates and bullpens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Knuckleballer Steve Sparks sits down with Red Sox knuckball relief pitcher Steven Wright before Saturday's game at Minute Maid Park. Evan Gattis talks to Sparks and Robert Ford from the Astros dugout following Friday's victory and hitting coach Dave Hudgens breaks down the teams offense with Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks about Friday night's matchup with the Boston Redsox and starters Gerrit Cole and Chris Sale. Hinch also mentions the performance of Lance McCullers, Jake Marisnick and Carlos Correa from Thursday's victory. Fan favorite Jake Marisnick drove in a run and made a tremendous defensive play in game one and he joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros Dugout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about starting a 4 game series against the Boston Red Sox. The Astros-Sox matchup is a rematch of the 2017 ALDS. Catcher Tim Federowicz sits down with Robert Ford before Thursday's game at Minute Maid. Federowicz will make his Astros debut after being called up from Triple A Fresno to replace the injured Brian McCann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about the Astos blown lead in Tuesday's game in the Bronx. Later, longtime Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman sits down with Robert Ford at Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Verlander and the Astros beat the Yankees on Memorial Day in the Bronx and will look to take game two with on Tuesday with Charlie Morton on the hill. Listen to highlights from Monday's victory, Manager A.J. will preview Game 2 and AL MVP Jose Altuve discusses hitting streaks and getting booed at Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about facing the New York Yankees in the Bronx on Memorial Day. HInch also marvels over his star second baseman who set a franchise record on Sunday by hitting safely in 10-consecutive at bats spanning 3-games. Former big leaguer and current broadcaster Geoff Blum later talks to Robert Ford. Blum was in Cooperstown shares his experience of playing in the Hall of Fame Classic over the Memorial Day Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros Senior Director of Baseball Operations, Research and Innovation, Brandon Taubman, joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before Sunday's day game in Cleveland. Taubman talks about his position with the team and discusses the Gerrit Cole trade, Tony Kemp, measuring/evaluating players, emphasizing OPS and integrating information and tools with the Astros coaches, players and development team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Astros Manager and current Bench Coach for the Indians, Brad Mills, sits down with Steve Sparks prior to Saturday's game in Cleveland. Mills credits Al Pedrique, former Astros scout/current 1B coach in Oakland, with discovering Jose Altuve. Mills Managed the Astros from 2010-2012. But first, former big league short stop and current Astros 1b coach, Alex Cintron, talks to Robert Ford about the work ethic of Altuve and Carlos Correa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch joins Steve Sparks for the Manager's Show prior to Friday's game 2 of 4 in Cleveland. Topics include defense, Tony Kemp, Jake Marisnick, J.D. Davis and Dallas Keuchel. Next up, Robert Ford and Davis talk about the struggles and success of playing in the big leagues. Davis has struggled at the plate since being recalled but ranked 2nd in the minors in batting and 4th in OBP prior to joining the Astros on May 20th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about playing the Indians in Cleveland. Then relief pitcher Ken Giles tells Robert Ford how it feels to watch the Astros starting pitchers staff from the bullpen. Giles recorded his 9th save of the season against the San Francisco Giants at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently recalled J.D. Davis, Manager A.J. Hinch and former Astros Assistant Hitting Coach now San Fran Hitting Coach, Alonzo Powell join today's Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Sparks and Astros Manager A.J. Hinch break down the latest roster moves with Derek Fisher and J.D. Davis. Hinch also previews the Interleague matchup with the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are in Houston for a 2-game series Tuesday and Wednesday at Minute Maid Park. Sparks and Robert Ford later talk about roughing it in the wilderness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices